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LN05 TFX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,278 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 108,711 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear ball joint cover has damage

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint dust cover has damage

Pass 17 May 2018 100,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 100,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,070 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,796 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear suspension coil spring lower coil missing but spring still located sufficiently

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,972 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 36,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,641 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LN05 TFX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN05 TFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN05 TFX registered?

LN05 TFX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LN05 TFX safe to buy?

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